Morocco assists US in major narco-terrorism and arms trafficking cases

Morocco has played a key role in two major US-led investigations targeting international criminal and terrorist networks, providing support in arrests, intelligence, and coordination. In the first case, a US federal jury convicted Antoine Kassis, a Lebanese-Syrian national, for his role in a narco-terrorism plot involving cocaine trafficking and arms deals with the Colombian ELN group. The investigation, led by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), relied on a wide international

Ifquirn – Les Chibanis: A tribute to Moroccan migrant workers in France

The first edition of «Ifquirn – Les Chibanis» is taking place in Gennevilliers, where several community groups are bringing together the elders and giving them a platform to share their stories of labor migration. This is a space for expression and connection, intended as a way to lift the veil of modesty surrounding these narratives, allowing them to be reclaimed and rooted in the present.

Le Maroc prêt à accueillir la WAFCON 2026 malgré le report par la CAF

Le Maroc se dit prêt à accueillir la Coupe d'Afrique des Nations féminine (WAFCON) 2026 «à tout moment», a affirmé Ryad Mezzour, ministre de l'Industrie et du Commerce, malgré le report inattendu du tournoi. «Cette décision a été prise par la CAF», a déclaré Mezzour à la BBC, en précisant que le Maroc est entièrement disposé «à accueillir n'importe quelle

Marruecos listo para albergar la WAFCON 2026 a pesar del aplazamiento por parte de la CAF

Marruecos se declara preparado para organizar la Copa Africana de Naciones Femenina (WAFCON) 2026 «en cualquier momento», aseguró Ryad Mezzour, ministro de Industria y Comercio, a pesar del inesperado aplazamiento del torneo. «Esta decisión fue tomada por la CAF», señaló Mezzour en declaraciones a la BBC, subrayando que Marruecos está plenamente dispuesto «a acoger cualquier competición, en cualquier momento. Estaremos muy

Morocco «fully ready» to host WAFCON at any time, Minister says

Morocco remains ready to host the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) «at any time», Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour said, despite the tournament’s last-minute postponement. «This was a decision made by CAF», Mezzour told the BBC, stressing that Morocco is fully prepared «to host any competition, any time, and we will be very proud and very happy to host it, be it this month or within three months». Initially scheduled to

Algeria–Spain rapprochement: Tebboune backs down on Sahara demands

After four years of tensions with Spain, Algeria has eased its stance, setting aside the conditions related to the Sahara issue that were outlined in spring 2022 by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

Moroccan rapper sentenced to prison for disrespecting constitutional institution

The criminal chamber of the Court of First Instance in Taza sentenced young rapper Souhaib Qabli to eight months in prison and a fine of 1,000 dirhams, along with court costs, on Thursday evening. The court acquitted him of the charges of «insulting public officials in the course of their duties» and «spreading false allegations intended to harm individuals’ private lives or defame them». However, he was convicted on charges of disrespecting a constitutional

Moroccan government adopts new decrees for House of Representatives elections

The Government Council on Thursday adopted two draft decrees related to the election of members of the House of Representatives, presented by the Minister of the Interior. The first, draft decree No. 2.26.278, amends decree No. 2.11.605 of October 19, 2011, which sets the form and content of the single ballot paper used in elections to the House of Representatives, Government Spokesperson Mustapha Baitas said during a press briefing following the meeting. The text aims to update the

Morocco: 135 pyramid scheme cases handled, 137 suspects arrested

Between January 1, 2024, and February 15, 2026, Moroccan authorities handled 135 out of 182 fraud cases linked to pyramid schemes, Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit said in response to a written parliamentary question. In this context, 137 suspects have been arrested and referred to justice, while the number of victims has reached nearly 1,887. According to the minister, these figures highlight the scale of the threat posed by pyramid scheme networks, which target victims’ savings

Avincis partners with De Havilland Canada to boost aircraft services in Morocco

The multinational firm Avincis has inked a deal with De Havilland Canada to supply and maintain «Canadair» aircraft across Morocco and Europe. This agreement aims to bolster the maintenance and repair services for amphibious planes, with a particular focus on those deployed in firefighting missions. Thanks to this partnership, aviation operations in Morocco will gain from Avincis's extensive expertise in engineering and technical modifications for the CL aircraft family. This